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🌱 Bryant clears a decade-long sewer hurdle, with more work ahead

Bryant, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Bryant! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bryant clears a decade-long sewer hurdle, with more work ahead
  • Bryant’s three-peat chase starts Thursday with new leaders stepping up
  • Remembering Jerry Don Vanbeber, a Bryant resident and NASCAR fan

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 66, low: 41.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bryant released from state wastewater order after 10 years (bentoncourier.com) — Bryant is out from under a state wastewater order after 10 years of work to address sewer overflows. The city rehabilitated lines and dedicated more than $1 million across two budgets to pipe replacement. More improvements are planned, including Lift Station 5 upgrades and added sewer capacity in the Springhill service area.
   

• Bryant boys basketball eyes three-peat with new leaders (bentoncourier.com) — Bryant begins its bid for a third straight boys basketball state title Thursday, hosting White Hall at 6:30 p.m. Eight players return, but coach Michael Abrahamson is counting on new leaders as the Hornets work back from injuries and wait for two football players to join the roster.
   

• Jerry Don Vanbeber, age 77 (anaturalstatefuneralservice.com) — Jerry Don Vanbeber of Bryant died November 6 at age 77. His obituary remembers a devoted father and grandfather who enjoyed NASCAR, fast cars and time with family. He also supported the Arkansas Scholarship Program, helping others attend college.
   

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  • Walmart posted a job opening for Food/Consumables Team Supervisor in Bryant. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bryant here.

🗞 Nearby News

Benton

  • Benton meeting Nov 18th to consider filling Buc-ee's hole; Courthouse lighting approved in Oct (mysaline.com)
  • Saline County Striders announce 3rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K in downtown Benton for Nov. 21 (mysaline.com)
  • Saline Crossing DAR to host Veterans Day ceremony at Saline County Courthouse memorial Nov. 11 (mysaline.com)

Little Rock

  • Col. Phillips to lead Veterans Day ceremony at UA Little Rock (ualr.edu)
  • Little Rock Police confirms missing Amber Alert child has been located and is safe and sound (todayinfortsmith.com)

Ok Bryant! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bryant

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.